Tokyo Olympics 2020: Simone Biles supported by US gymnasts, other athletes, celebrities
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Simone Biles supported by US gymnasts, other athletes, celebrities

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Putting her mental struggles in front of the world saw Biles join a growing number of world-class athletes from across sport, such as Naomi Osaka and Michael Phelps, who have opened up about coping with stress and the mental grind and toll of their success. US Olympic star Simone Biles received support from fellow gymnasts, other athletes and celebrities after pulling out of the women’s team event at Tokyo over mental health concerns. “We applaud your decision to prioritize your mental wellness over all else and offer you the full support and resources of our Team USA community as you navigate the journey ahead.” Sending love to you @Simone_Biles 🐐❤️-Team UNITED States of America 🇺🇸 — Kerri Strug July 27, 2021 Retired US gymnast Kerri Strug, whose clutch vault with an ankle injury helped power the US women’s team to gold at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, tweeted: “Sending love to you @Simone_Biles – Team UNITED States of America,” with a heart and an emoji goat, to stand for “Greatest Of All Time.” While such claims add to the pressure in some ways, they also summed up how many Americans felt about Biles before and after her decision to withdraw from the team event. ‘She’s still human’ Sending nothing but love and positivity to the 🐐 @Simone_Biles — Karl-Anthony Towns July 27, 2021 NBA Minnesota Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns tweeted: “Sending nothing but love and positivity to the @Simone_Biles.”. couldn’t be more proud, love you guys https://t.co/UdPr8rLa0e — morgan hurd July 27, 2021 US gymnast Morgan Hurd, the 2017 world all-around champion, tweeted: “So insanely proud of this team.

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Simone Biles addresses whether she will return at LA Olympics 2028
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Simone Biles addresses whether she will return at LA Olympics 2028

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Simone Biles says competing at Olympics in 2028 would be ‘greedy’
6 days, 15 hours ago

Simone Biles says competing at Olympics in 2028 would be ‘greedy’

CNN  

CNN — It’s the question that keeps being asked, but one that is yet to have a definitive answer. Simone Biles’ participation at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles is one that has triggered much debate, but the American is yet to make a concrete decision. In a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, Biles explained there is a lot …

Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles: A Powerful Duo on the Path to Recovery
55 years ago

Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles: A Powerful Duo on the Path to Recovery

CNN  

Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles open up about the importance of leading by example. Biles openly shared her struggles with mental health, putting the issue front and center as one of the greatest athletes not only of her sport, but arguably of all time. Chiles, a two-time Olympian in Tokyo and Paris, was quick to point out that she’s benefited …

Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles open up about the importance of leading by example
55 years ago

Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles open up about the importance of leading by example

CNN  

Los Angeles CNN — Jordan Chiles knew her friend was hurting. “But … she knows her body more than anybody else.” It’s no secret what happened next, and that’s precisely the point – instead of retreating from the spotlight, Biles openly shared her struggles with mental health, putting the issue front and center as one of the greatest athletes not …

Will Simone Biles compete in 2028 L.A. Olympics? 'You never know'
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Will Simone Biles compete in 2028 L.A. Olympics? 'You never know'

LA Times  

Simone Biles is the world’s most decorated gymnast, with 11 Olympic medals and 30 world championship medals. The athlete considered by many to be her sport’s GOAT says she “couldn’t be more proud.” Friends of the Children paid tribute to Biles as a “champion for children” at the organization’s 30th anniversary gala Thursday night at Hotel Casa del Mar in …

Simone Biles' Post-Olympic Tour: A Show for the Men's Gymnastics World
3 months ago

Simone Biles' Post-Olympic Tour: A Show for the Men's Gymnastics World

Associated Press  

The Simone Biles post-Olympic Tour has brought top American men's gymnasts onto the stage, showcasing a different side of the sport. The co-ed nature of the show has given the show a different energy than the first, which was entirely female-centric. The 20-year-old Richard's long-term goal has always been to make men's gymnastics matter, a daunting proposition in an era …

Simone Biles' post-Olympic tour is helping give men's gymnastics a post-Olympic boost
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Simone Biles' post-Olympic tour is helping give men's gymnastics a post-Olympic boost

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Simone Biles and husband pose with expletive-laden Olympics-themed restaurant menu
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Simone Biles and husband pose with expletive-laden Olympics-themed restaurant menu

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Simone Biles flaunts her Birkins, Range Rover and Texas mansion - but the $25million Olympic gymnast has given no hand outs to her penniless birth mom who works as a cashier to make ends meet
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Simone Biles flaunts her Birkins, Range Rover and Texas mansion - but the $25million Olympic gymnast has given no hand outs to her penniless birth mom who works as a cashier to make ends meet

Daily Mail  

With seven Olympic gold medals, over two dozen world championships, and multiple endorsement deals under her belt, Simone Biles is now one of the most decorated – and highly paid – female athletes in the world. Simone Biles is reportedly sitting on a $25million fortune - a figure that is only likely to grow following her recent impressive run at …

Simone Biles reunites with NFL husband Jonathan Owens following medal controversy at Paris Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Simone Biles reunites with NFL husband Jonathan Owens following medal controversy at Paris Olympics

Daily Mail  

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens have been reunited in the United States following the gymnast's historic summer in Paris. Biles made a glorious return to the Olympics, winning three more gold medals - and one silver - to cement her place among Team USA's greatest ever athletes. Now, though, both Biles and Owens are back home following the Games and, …

How Simone Biles detoxified gymnastics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

How Simone Biles detoxified gymnastics

The Telegraph  

As the Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade prepared for her beam dismount, a cry rang out around Bercy Arena: “Come on, you got it.” The source of the shout was Simone Biles, the all-time queen of gymnastics. Even though she had already fallen in her own routine, Biles was supporting her leading rival in a manner that transcended national boundaries. After …

Simone Biles shares behind-the-scenes snaps of her downtime in Paris before jetting back to the US to reunite with Jonathan Owens
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Simone Biles shares behind-the-scenes snaps of her downtime in Paris before jetting back to the US to reunite with Jonathan Owens

Daily Mail  

Simone Biles gave fans a peek inside her downtime in Paris, where she brought home an impressive medal haul at the 2024 Olympics. Simone Biles gave fans a peek inside her downtime in Paris, after the Olympic Games 'From paris with love,' Biles captioned a series of Instagram snaps this week Biles also looked gleeful as she struck a pose …

Last dance in Paris
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Last dance in Paris

China Daily  

Gold medallist Simone Biles of United States celebrates on the podium with her medal during the victory ceremony of the women's vault at Bercy Arena, Paris, France on August 3, 2024. The Paris Games were billed as the "redemption tour", after Biles famously suffered from the debilitating "twisties" in Tokyo and crashed out. Now 27, she appeared fatigued on her …

Simone Biles breaks silence after Jordan Chiles ruling sees USA star's Olympic bronze medal put in jeopardy
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Simone Biles breaks silence after Jordan Chiles ruling sees USA star's Olympic bronze medal put in jeopardy

Daily Mail  

Simone Biles is voicing her support for teammate Jordan Chiles amid the dispute over the Team USA star's bronze medal in the floor exercise. Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles of Team United States after the floor routine Ana Barbosu reacts after competing in the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Floor Exercise Final FIG spokesperson Meike Behrensen said in an email to The …

Simone Biles buys Hermès purse after Paris 2024 Olympics gold
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Simone Biles buys Hermès purse after Paris 2024 Olympics gold

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What You Missed if You Didn’t Watch Olympic Gymnastics
55 years ago

What You Missed if You Didn’t Watch Olympic Gymnastics

Slate  

Even though it has been a remarkably slow couple of weeks for national and international news, I suppose that some of you still, somehow, had better things to do than wake up at zero dark thirty to watch jacked young people flip upside down on the other side of the world. I still can’t believe that it’s over—but as I …

Everything Simone Biles did at the Paris Olympics was amplified. She thrived in the spotlight
5 months ago

Everything Simone Biles did at the Paris Olympics was amplified. She thrived in the spotlight

Associated Press  

PARIS — Every single thing Simone Biles has done at the Paris Olympics has been spotlighted: four medals, an online feud with a former teammate and a social media post that appeared to take a swipe at presidential candidate Donald Trump. Simone Biles, of the United States, celebrates after winning the gold medal during the women’s artistic gymnastics all-around finals …

Simone Biles makes shocking revelation about her body ‘shutting down’ at 2024 Paris Olympics
5 months ago

Simone Biles makes shocking revelation about her body ‘shutting down’ at 2024 Paris Olympics

Hindustan Times  

With three gold medals and a silver at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Simone Biles became the most decorated gymnast in history. Paris: US gymnast Simon Biles performs on the balance beam at the 2024 Summer Olympics, in Paris, France, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. Simone Biles reveals her body ‘shut down’ at the Olympics The 11-time Olympic winner took to social …

Michelle Obama cheers Simone Biles and Chiles amid viral photo controversy
5 months ago

Michelle Obama cheers Simone Biles and Chiles amid viral photo controversy

Hindustan Times  

Simon Biles and Jordan Chiles bowed to Brazillian athlete Rebecca Andrade in a sign of deference for winning the gold medal after defeating Team USA in gymnastics. However, Michelle Obama backed the two-star athletes in an opposing action to most American’s reactions when the picture of the gymnasts bowing went viral. Michelle Obama backed Simone Biles nad Jordan Chiles after …

How Does Simone Biles Want To Be Remembered? Her Answer Is Short And Sweet
5 months ago

How Does Simone Biles Want To Be Remembered? Her Answer Is Short And Sweet

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Simone Biles will undoubtedly leave a legacy as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time. “Someone who loved the sport, had fun doing it, and just was authentically herself,” she told Hoda Kotb on NBC’s “Today” Tuesday. While her Paris Olympics may be a wrap, Biles isn’t ready to retire, and she’s still not ruling out …

The moment that sealed Simone Biles’ Olympic legacy – and it wasn’t another gold medal
5 months ago

The moment that sealed Simone Biles’ Olympic legacy – and it wasn’t another gold medal

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Paris 2024 Olympics: Sunisa Lee credits doctors and team for lifting her to Games glory
5 months ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Sunisa Lee credits doctors and team for lifting her to Games glory

The Hindu  

Sunisa Lee thought her gymnastics career might be over when she was stricken with debilitating illness last year and credited the people close to her for the astounding recovery that sees her depart the Paris Olympics with three medals. “Having the support system definitely helped me a lot because there were times when I wanted to give up.” Lee, 21, …

Paris Olympics gymnastics event finals: Simone Biles and Rebeca Andrade on balance beam and floor exercise.
5 months ago

Paris Olympics gymnastics event finals: Simone Biles and Rebeca Andrade on balance beam and floor exercise.

Slate  

This is part of Slate’s 2024 Olympics coverage. By the time the beleaguered competitors, men and women both, took to Paris’ Bercy Arena for the third and mercifully final day of these finals Monday—parallel bars and the dread high bar for men; floor exercise and the accursed balance beam for women—the games of the XXXIII Olympiad had already played host …

Simone Biles And Jordan Chiles Give Gold Medalist Her Due In Viral Photo
5 months ago

Simone Biles And Jordan Chiles Give Gold Medalist Her Due In Viral Photo

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Simone Biles is considered the greatest gymnast of all time, but she and teammate Jordan Chiles showed they may also be the GOATs at sportsmanship. Biles finished second while Chiles came in third after Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade in the 2024 Olympics gymnastics floor final on Monday. At one point during the medal ceremony, Biles and Chiles dropped …

Simone Biles Earns Silver Medal For Floor Routine
5 months ago

Simone Biles Earns Silver Medal For Floor Routine

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Simone Biles won silver in the gymnastics floor routine final at the Paris Olympics on Monday, wrapping an extraordinary return to the Games with her fourth medal. Biles’ fellow U.S. competitor Jordan Chiles, who has a gold and silver medal to her name from the team competitions in Paris and Tokyo, came in third to win bronze. …

Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
5 months ago

Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris

Daily Mail  

Simone Biles was left fuming with Olympics fans for 'shushing' in the middle of her balance beam routine on Monday after a rare mistake saw her miss out on a medal. Simone Biles was left fuming with Olympics fans for 'shushing' during her beam routine "I don't think we've ever seen Simone Biles fall off the beam at a major …

Simone Biles And Suni Lee Miss Out On Medals In Olympics Balance Beam Final
5 months ago

Simone Biles And Suni Lee Miss Out On Medals In Olympics Balance Beam Final

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Simone Biles and Suni Lee missed out on medals in the women’s gymnastics balance beam final Monday morning. At the 2016 Rio Olympics, Biles also took bronze on beam — the only event she competed in that she didn’t top. Biles opened up in the new Netflix documentary, “Simone Biles Rising,” about the traumas she worked through …

Taylor Swift salutes Olympic stars Simone Biles, Sha’Carri Richardson and Katie Ledecky in new video
5 months ago

Taylor Swift salutes Olympic stars Simone Biles, Sha’Carri Richardson and Katie Ledecky in new video

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‘We ugly cried.’ Jordan Chiles savors euphoria of surprise Olympic bronze medal
5 months ago

‘We ugly cried.’ Jordan Chiles savors euphoria of surprise Olympic bronze medal

LA Times  

American Jordan Chiles bursts into tears after learning she won the bronze medal Monday during the women’s individual floor finals at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Whether the inquiry submitted by Jordan Chiles’ coach would move her onto the podium or keep her in fifth place during the floor exercise final on Monday, Gina was already proud. “We ugly …

Biles caps OIympic campaign with floor exercise silver after beam fall
5 months ago

Biles caps OIympic campaign with floor exercise silver after beam fall

Al Jazeera  

Team USA’s Simone Biles had to settle for a disappointing silver in the floor exercise final after missing out in the balance beam. United States gymnastics superstar Simone Biles has polished off a redemptive Paris Olympics campaign with a floor exercise silver medal, shrugging off a fall from the balance beam earlier in the day to finish runner-up to Brazil’s …

‘She’s queen.’ Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles honor floor gold medalist Rebeca Andrade
5 months ago

‘She’s queen.’ Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles honor floor gold medalist Rebeca Andrade

LA Times  

Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles knelt down and extended their arms over their heads. “At the end of the day, whoever medaled medaled and that’s what’s so exciting because you just never know with gymnastics,” Biles said. Biles left the door open for an Olympic return after her vault final, saying, “Never say never” to competing in a home-country Games …

"It’s hard, but we did it": Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles wrap Olympics with more medals
5 months ago

"It’s hard, but we did it": Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles wrap Olympics with more medals

Salon  

The women of Team USA's gymnastics team capped off an incredibly strong showing at the Paris Olympics on Monay, set to return home with an assortment of medals from various apparatuses. Seasoned veteran and standout athlete Simone Biles struggled somewhat on her last day of competition, earning a fifth-place spot in the balance beam final after sustaining a fall. Biles …

Paris 2024: How Olympics are redefining body types
5 months ago

Paris 2024: How Olympics are redefining body types

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Growing up, Simone Biles didn’t look like other kids in her class. If you put gold medal winners across sports at the Games in a line-up, you’ll know there’s no cookie cutter mould, no one type of body shape, size, height that has it beat. “All body types matter,” Paris’ breakout rugby star Ilona Maher said in a social …

Simone Biles hints at an appearance for LA Olympic Games 2028: ‘Next Olympics is at home, so…’
5 months ago

Simone Biles hints at an appearance for LA Olympic Games 2028: ‘Next Olympics is at home, so…’

Hindustan Times  

Simone Biles has been a hot topic among haters and trolls online who kept nit-picking at her hair, husband or strength. Simone Biles hints at her return to the Olympic Games in 2028. REUTERS/Hannah Mckay TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Biles for LA Olympic Games 2028 After defeat and being the centre of trolling in the …

Simone Biles Olympics 2024: The Olympics’ biggest hero has beef with its biggest villain.
5 months ago

Simone Biles Olympics 2024: The Olympics’ biggest hero has beef with its biggest villain.

Slate  

This is part of Slate’s 2024 Olympics coverage. Though this beef has been brewing for a while, it burst into the public consciousness earlier this week, after the U.S. nabbed a gold medal in the team final and captain Biles posted some photos of her teammates and her celebrating on Instagram alongside a curious caption: “Lack of talent, lazy, olympic …

The Sports Report Olympics edition: Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky score more gold
5 months ago

The Sports Report Olympics edition: Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky score more gold

LA Times  

Simone Biles, of the United States, competes during the women’s individual vault final at Bercy Arena during the Paris Olympics Saturday. Simone Biles, of the United States, celebrates with the gold medal after winning the individual vault finals at Bercy Arena during the 2024 Summer Olympics Saturday. Saint Lucas’s Julien Alfred, center, beats Americans Sha’carri Richardson, left, and Melissa Jefferson …

Simone Biles Drops 3-Word Response To Question On Olympics 2028 Appearance
5 months ago

Simone Biles Drops 3-Word Response To Question On Olympics 2028 Appearance

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Simone Biles is not ruling out a return for the 2028 Olympics. The gymnast, who won the women’s gymnastics vault final at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday, was asked if this year’s event will mark her last time “vaulting in competition.” Biles said that it was her last time performing the vault, the Yurchenko double pike, …

Simone Biles jokes that she's getting 'really old' when asked if she will compete in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
5 months ago

Simone Biles jokes that she's getting 'really old' when asked if she will compete in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Daily Mail  

Simone Biles offered a cryptic response when asked whether Paris 2024 will be the last Olympics of her career. Clearly still at the top of her game, Biles didn't rule out the possibility of competing at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Simone Biles didn't rule out the possibility of competing at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles 'Never say …

Olympics fans laud Simone Biles for post-vault moment with top rival after USA star admitted she 'doesn't want to compete with her no more'
5 months ago

Olympics fans laud Simone Biles for post-vault moment with top rival after USA star admitted she 'doesn't want to compete with her no more'

Daily Mail  

Olympics viewers had nothing but respect for Simone Biles and her top rival Rebeca Andrade after the pair embraced during the vault finals. Biles narrowly edged out the Brazilian athlete with a score of 15.3, which earned her another gold medal. Simone Biles and her top rival Rebeca Andrade embraced during the vault finals Saturday Biles narrowly edged out the …

Simone Biles Continues Her 'Redemption Tour' With A Third Olympic Gold
5 months ago

Simone Biles Continues Her 'Redemption Tour' With A Third Olympic Gold

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Simone Biles won the women’s gymnastics vault final Saturday, continuing her comeback tour de force with her third gold medal of the Paris Olympics. This apparatus, after floor, is considered one of Biles’ best events, and she has two different vaults named after her: the Biles I and II. After an incredible performance at the 2016 Rio …

Olympics Day 8: US-Japan women's soccer kicks off action-packed day at the Paris Olympics
5 months ago

Olympics Day 8: US-Japan women's soccer kicks off action-packed day at the Paris Olympics

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Simone Biles wins vault final for third gold at Paris Olympics 2024
5 months ago

Simone Biles wins vault final for third gold at Paris Olympics 2024

Al Jazeera  

Biles pulls off stunning Yurchenko double pike to finish ahead of Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade and compatriot Jade Carey. Simone Biles soared to women’s vault gold with her gravity-defying Yurchenko double pike propelling her to a third triumph of the Paris Games and her seventh career Olympic crown. Biles, who led the United States to team gold before grabbing all-around gold, …

Simone Biles captures her seventh Olympic gold medal, winning vault in Paris
5 months ago

Simone Biles captures her seventh Olympic gold medal, winning vault in Paris

LA Times  

When the skill that used to be effortless left her questioning whether she could ever compete in gymnastics again, Simone Biles didn’t walk away from the sport. Biles used her iconic Yurchenko double pike vault to claim her seventh Olympic gold medal on Saturday, blowing away the competition in the women’s vault final. It’s great to see her out there …

Simone Biles is back — as good as or even better than ever
5 months, 1 week ago

Simone Biles is back — as good as or even better than ever

The Hindu  

Simone Biles, with two Paris Olympics gold medals and counting, has cemented her legacy as the greatest gymnast of all time — an athlete who transcends her sport in both triumph and defeat. “I would’ve to say honestly, Simone, I feel like a lot of it has to do with you.” More than seven million Instagram followers basked in the …

The United States of Simone Biles
5 months, 1 week ago

The United States of Simone Biles

Live Mint  

Simone Biles had zero to prove here. And you could tell it meant something Thursday night at Bercy Arena, when a triumphant Biles revealed a glittering goat pendant around her neck—that’s goat as in Greatest of All Time—after executing a gravity-bending floor routine to claim gold in the individual all-around final. This latest gold is the sixth Olympic gold medal …

Paris Olympics gymnastics all-around: Simone Biles, Rebeca Andrade, and Suni Lee’s heart-pounding final.
5 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics gymnastics all-around: Simone Biles, Rebeca Andrade, and Suni Lee’s heart-pounding final.

Slate  

This is part of Slate’s 2024 Olympics coverage. Well my friends, I said it might happen, and for a few minutes there during the women’s all-around gymnastics final in Paris’ Bercy Arena, I thought it actually would: Simone Biles, the greatest gymnast the sport has ever seen, was briefly behind. In fact, at one point, after Algeria’s magnificent bar worker …

USA’s Simone Biles reclaims all-around crown for sixth Olympic gold
5 months, 1 week ago

USA’s Simone Biles reclaims all-around crown for sixth Olympic gold

The Hindu  

Simone Biles recaptured the Olympic all-around crown on Thursday, seeing off Brazil's Rebeca Andrade for her sixth Olympic gold and second in Paris. Biles, who famously withdrew from multiple events at the Tokyo Games three years ago with the disorientating "twisties", followed up her team gold with the United States earlier this week. She scored 59.131 points to finish 1.199 …

Simone Biles sends fans into meltdown after revealing 'iconic' necklace after historic gold medal at 2024 Olympics
5 months, 1 week ago

Simone Biles sends fans into meltdown after revealing 'iconic' necklace after historic gold medal at 2024 Olympics

Daily Mail  

Simone Biles is the GOAT. The 27-year-old, who took home another gold medal in the gymnastics all-around event at the 2024 Paris Olympics, showed off some new bling after the historic win. Simone Biles showed off some new bling after her historic win at the Paris Olympics She showed off her goat necklace after winning gold in the gymnastics all-around …

Simone Biles makes history with second all-around Olympic gymnastics title, 8 years after her first
5 months, 1 week ago

Simone Biles makes history with second all-around Olympic gymnastics title, 8 years after her first

Associated Press  

PARIS — Simone Biles huddled with Sunisa Lee. The GOAT necklace she rocked in the aftermath isn’t a coincidence, even if she maintains she’s just “Simone Biles from Spring, Texas, that loves to flip.” Maybe, but she’s also the third woman to become a two-time Olympic champion, joining Larisa Latynina of the Soviet Union in 1956 and 1960 and Vera …

Simone Biles Wins Olympic All-Around To Cap Stunning Career Comeback
5 months, 1 week ago

Simone Biles Wins Olympic All-Around To Cap Stunning Career Comeback

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Simone Biles won the second all-around gold medal of her Olympics career on Thursday ― but it wasn’t easy. After trailing halfway through the competition, Biles summoned her nerve and athleticism to secure gymnastics’ biggest individual prize eight years after she did it in the Rio Games. picture alliance via Getty Images The American star fell to …

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